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She was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Detroit, to Ross and Mae Belle Fitzpatrick.

She attended Daggett School and graduated from Stephenson High School in 1950. She was a former member of the Daggett Baptist Church. Following the completion of nurse's training she moved to Washington in 1953. She married Robert Eakes in 1953. He preceded her in death in 1975. In 1997 she married Richard Hofferber. He preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by two sons, Robert and Patrick Eakes, seven grandchildren, one great-grandson; brother, Bill Fitzpatrick; and a sister, Gail Allison.

Memorial services were held July 6, at the Tacoma Baptist Church, Tacoma.

Ralph Hower

Ralph William Hower, 83, Riverside CA, died June 27, 2010, in Riverside.

He was born in Iron Mountain, to William Henry and Louella Marie (Shallow) Hower July 5, 1926.

He graduated from Stephenson High School in 1943. He worked in his fa ther's blacksmith shop, then went to Milwaukee. He worked for W.T. Grant Department stores. He opened new stores in several cities including Toledo, OH, and Peoria, IL.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46, then came back to Milwaukee.

He married Marilyn Gloria Weed in 1951, in Milwaukee. They moved to California later, and Ralph worked at Paine Webber, a financial services firm.

They adopted two sons, Mark Gordon and Gregg Vernon. He was a member of the Catholic church in Riverside. He was also a member of the Riverside School Board from 1975-79. He belonged to the Riverside Rotary from 1955-2002. He received the Paul Harris fellow award.

He traveled to Ireland and Japan and came back to Michigan to visit many times.

He is survived by his wife, two sons; a sister, Jeanne Corrigan; and brother, Wayne Hower, Powers, and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Merle; sister, Alice Romanowski; and two infant brothers.

Burial was July 5, in Riverside National Cemetery.

Rochelle Paoletti

Rochelle (Shelly) Marie Paoletti, died June 21, 2010, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born July 14, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsford. She was the youngest child of Millard and Alice (Glaser) White.

She attended American Martyrs Catholic grade school through eighth grade and graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1962. She married Michael (Mickey) Curran in 1966, together they had three children. He preceded her in death in 1977.

She worked for many years as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell then enjoyed her time as a stay-at-home mom. She rejoined the work force again retiring from Shopko in 2006 after 25 years. In 1991, she married Nick Paoletti III.

Shelly enjoyed flower gardening, shopping and 4-wheeling with her husband. She was a painter and artist. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She was a member of American Martyrs Church.

He was born Dec. 22, 1941, to the late Edmond and Irene (Moses) Peaine in Nahma, MI. He at tended school in Baraga and worked for many years in the Chicago area as a painter. Lenny was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. On April 18, 2000, he mar ried Mary Harteau.

Selma Christenson was born July 26, 1922, in Marinette, to the late Charles and Ella (Mattson) Christenson. On Nov. 19, 1939, she married William Strauss in Powers. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1994.

She was an avid homemaker and also worked with her husband in the woods. She enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where she was active in Ladies Aide.

She is survived by nieces, nephews; and one sister-in-law, Beth Strauss, Hermansville.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, and three sisters.

Family and friends called at the Anderson Diehm Funeral Home, Stephenson, where funeral services were held July 5. Pastor Craig Weber officiated.

Burial was in Stephenson Township Cemetery.

Edward Whitmarsh

Edward J. (Sonny) Whitmarsh, 83, Milwaukee, died June 8, 2010.

He was the son of Marian (Beaudoin) Whitmarsh, Stephenson, and a graduate of Stephenson High School.

He served in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from Holt Electric Motor.

He is survived by his daughter Eileen Whitmarsh, one grandchild, Alexandria, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene; and son, Alan (Nanette) Whitmarsh.